| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-OH | 32 | 31 | 63 |
| BUF | 40 | 34 | 74 |
Mballa carries Buffalo over Miami (Ohio) 74-63 in MAC
CLEVELAND -- — Josh Mballa had 23 points and and a career-tying 19 rebounds as second-seeded Buffalo beat seventh-seeded Miami (Ohio) 74-63 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.
Jeenathan Williams tied a career high with five 3-pointers in scoring 20 points. Ronaldo Segu made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 16 points with six assists for Buffalo (15-7). Jayvon Graves added 13 points.
Dalonte Brown had 17 points for the RedHawks (12-11). Dae Dae Grant added 12 points.
Buffalo will play in a Friday semifinal against the winner of Thursday night's later game between No. 3 seed Akron and No. 6 seed Bowling Green.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bryan Anslinger
- Jabir Walker
- John Floyd
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 1-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Ball State | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Ohio | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Toledo | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Kent State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Bowling Green | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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